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New CDC Report Indicates NH Is Well Prepared to Respond to Public Health Emergencies

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that New Hampshire has made significant progress toward building and strengthening its public health emergency pr… Full Story

DHHS Announces Successful Immunization Outcomes

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is announcing recently released data from the National Immunization Survey (NIS) at the C… Full Story

DHHS Urges Residents to Continue Precautions in Irene’s Aftermath

Concord, NH - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services, reminds all Granite Staters that while some people remain without power and becau… Full Story

DHHS Reminds Residents of Health Precautions to Take During and After a Hurricane

Concord, NH – Hurricane Irene is heading up the Eastern seaboard and there is a good possibility it will impact New Hampshire with strong winds, heavy rain, and power outages. The New Hampshi… Full Story

Extreme Heat Predicted, Tips for Staying Cool

This week's forecast includes temperatures in the 80s and 90s every day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed tips to help you prevent unnecessary heat-related death…

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Strafford County Citizen Corps gives two Volunteer Appreciation Awards

SOMERSWORTH — The Strafford County Citizen Corps recently presented its 2011 Volunteer Appreciation Awards at the annual volunteer appreciation event at Hilltop Fun Center in Somersworth. Full Story

Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels Predicted for Wednesday, June 8

DES Declares Air Quality Action Day
Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels Predicted for Wednesday, June 8

Concord, NH - The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) i… Full Story

Emergency preparedness classes offered in Durham

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Enroll in a Community Emergency Preparedness Class

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Millions Of Stricken Japanese Lack Water, Food, Heat

Rescue workers in northeastern Japan used chain saws and pick axes Monday to remove bodies from mountains of rubble left by a massive earthquake and tsunami that has killed thousands and triggered a g…

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Training transforms Dover school into emergency health clinic

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Vouchers for Free Flu Vaccines Available to Uninsured

Concord,  NH  –  The  State of New Hampshire along with numerous community organizations are now distributing vouchers for free flu shots to uninsured people.  The&nb… Full Story

New Hampshire Releases Childhood Obesity Report

Concord, NH – The NH Obesity Prevention Program (OPP) in the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) will be  working hard in the New Year to help…

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Locals Attend Hands-On Mass Casualty Training

Local emergency personnel John Levitow, from Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Katie Kemen, from Health and Safety Council of Strafford Countyrecently completed mass casualty response training offered by…

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DHHS Offers Halloween Tips To Keep Children Healthy, Safe

“Every  child  in  New  Hampshire  looks forward to Halloween and the chance  to  dress  up  and  go  trick-or-treating,”  said…

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Baby Strollers Recalled Because of Strangulation Risk

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services

(DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) is letting residents know

that there has… Full Story

Flu Season Begins; Reminder to get vaccinated and stay home when sick

Concord,  NH  –  The  Department  of  Health  and Human Services (DHHS) has identified  the  first  case  of influenza in New Hampshire… Full Story

Obesity: New Hampshire's Rate Climbs

Concord, NH - The rate of obesity in New Hampshire has reached 25.7%. This means that about one in every four New Hampshire citizens is extremely overweight. This result is from a survey done by the U…

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NH Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’

Division of Public Health Services reports the first confirmed case of West

Nile V… Full Story

Got Questions About Health Reform?

The Endowment for Health (EH) is a statewide, private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving the health of New Hampshire's people, especially those who are vulnerable and underserved. Full Story

Reduce Your Risk of Moquito-borne Disease

West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are mosquito-borne viral diseases. The transmission cycle is predominately between birds and mosquitoes; however, infection may be transmitt…

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Extreme Heat Precautions & Local Places to Cool Off

Local officials participated in a statewide emergency management conference call this afternoon to discuss the extreme heat the state is experiencing this week. All NH citizens are urged to take preca…

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HHS Launch Online Public Health Emergency Portal

HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Launches new Public Health Emergency Portal Full Story

DHHS Releases Plan To End Homelessness Among Veterans and Their Families

NH Department of Health and Human Services
129 Pleasant Street – Hugh Gallen State Office Park Concord, NH 03301
June 28, 2010

DHHS Releases Plan To End Homelessn… Full Story

DHHS Issues Warning of Fraudulent Food Inspectors

Concord, NH - The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Food Protection Section is advising restaurant owners and operators to be war…

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